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Flat Top Forward Controls - Getting Control

From Supreme Legends USA
By Ernie Lopez
Photography by Ernie Lopez
Motorcycle Forward Controls Flat Top Cut
1. Here are the Flat Top... 
   
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Motorcycle Forward Controls Flat Top Cut
1. Here are the Flat Top cut ball-mill Forward controls along with a set of passenger pegs.
Motorcycle Forward Controls O Ring Pegs
2. Also if you would like... 
   
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Motorcycle Forward Controls O Ring Pegs
2. Also if you would like a set of o-ring pegs to suck up the vibration for a bit more comfort there are a few different styles available. Here is a set of the company's most popular pegs.
Motorcycle Forward Controls Remove Fluid
3. If you are replacing a... 
   
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Motorcycle Forward Controls Remove Fluid
3. If you are replacing a set of controls, take the time to carefully remove all the fluid, linkage, and brake lines if you plan to reuse them. If you are installing on a new build chase the threads on the frame to make sure that they are clean of any paint or powdercoating.
Motorcycle Forward Controls Mounting Hardware
4. Next, all the mounting... 
   
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Motorcycle Forward Controls Mounting Hardware
4. Next, all the mounting hardware was treated to a little thread locker before we installed them onto the bike.
Motorcycle Forward Controls Brake Control
5. Starting on the right... 
   
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Motorcycle Forward Controls Brake Control
5. Starting on the right side, we mounted the new brake control. Using a 1/4-inch Allen head driver, the bolts were then tightened to factory specifications.
Motorcycle Forward Controls Left Control
6. Next, we did the same... 
   
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Motorcycle Forward Controls Left Control
6. Next, we did the same for the left side control. We chased the threads on the frame then installed the control by using the provided hardware. You will also see four additional boltholes on this side that can be used for the kickstand mount (arrow).

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